The Washington critic., 1887-08-22
ENERGY AND THRIFT.
The Leading Business Houses of
the National Capital.
Browning Il Middleton.

many customers In adjoining counties Ia
Maryland and Virginia They are agents
for Werner's American extra dry wines aud
also handle Clysmic water, which is so well
known for It's medicinal qualities. They
employ ten hands aud six teams are re-
qured to deliver goods In addition to large
shipments by rail.
j. nIaury Dove,
dealer In coal and wood, with main Office at
Twenty-Hrst and streets, wharf foot OF
and g streets northwest, and branches at
1906 II street and 1926 NJ street northwest,
is one OF TIE largest dealers in these neces-
sary products Ia the city. His trade is
largely anthracite coal for family use, al.
though all grades are handled. lie also
deals largely in sawed wood, kindling, etc.
He succeeded Solomon stover In 1880,
though the yard has been in the same loca
tion since 1874. He employs about thirty
hands and keeps twenty teams busy In de-
liveripg. lie handles 200 tons annually.
while the storage capacity of his yards
amounts to 10000. IFS trade a developing
rapidly and new facilities are constantly
being required to handle IT.. Mr.. Dove,
though a young man, has attained great
popularity in the city, and takes prom
inent part in all things conducive to the ad-
yancement OF the city's interests.
Charles E. Roller,
OF 3l5 Thirteenth street northwest, six years
ago purchased the old stand which he now
occupies He was first to introduce Mary
land biscuit, and has very extensive trade
In them as well as in his speciality, "Butter
Bread.h lie has twenty two men employed
and keeps seven wagons busy delivering tho
product Of their work, which aggregates
more than hundred barrels OF flour per
week. lie has the latest improved ma
cbinery and guarantees all his articles to
be strictly first'class In every respect.
Jacob yeihmeyer,
whose marble, granite and brown stone
works are located at 1920 Ohio avenue, has
one of the most extensive yards Of Its class
In the city. lie is a native OF Baltimore and
about GO years OF age, but has been resi-
dent OF Washington for 40 years. Ho es-
tablished his business In 1858 at Fourteenth
and @, removing to his present location In
1881, having ground covering 1900 square
feet, and building 36x50, and employing
25 hands, using for power twelve.horse
power steam engine. He is ably assisted In
his contracts and business by his sons, who
are thorough and practical workmen, all be-
ing natives OF Washington. Mr.. Neih-
meyer makes specially OF building stone
and contract work, and is prepared to fur
nish all kinds Of stone and marble. A large
line OF slate Mantels OF superior designs are
now being made on the premises in addition
to other work.
Tontine.
This popular resort is located at 1913
Pennsylvania avenue, and occupies prem
ises 25x100 feet. The second floor OF this
establishment is the headquarters OF the
New York Democratic Association, pre-
sided over by Major John Walch, who Is
also commander OF the jackson Corps, that
famous Democratic organization Of Albany.
Mr.. Alonzo Mills, the proprietor OF the Tom
tine, is native OF Virginia, for many years
clerk Of the old Mansion House (now Brad.
dock House, OF Alexandra, and at one time
proprietor OF the Tontne of that city. Mr..
Mills extensive acquaintance. long expert
ence In public business and afrable manner
has brought to this establishment lucrative
patronage. This restaurant is noted for its
choice wines aud liquors as well as for its
cigars, both foreign and domestic.
Mrs. DIR. j. semmes Il Son,
1ll5 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, d.
c., rgeon-chiropodis,s, founded their es-
tablishment In Washington in 1852. Mrs.
DR.. Semmes, the senior member OF this firm
studied her profession 10 early youth under
regular ply sieians. The eminence she has
attained In specialties is attested by the
| large number OF testimonials In her pos
| session. Her son, now associated with her,
| who has acquired knowledge of the pro-
fession under her careful tuition, greatly
| laClIllalee tne DusluGsb,
Union Sign Company,
j. W. Lehman, proprietor, corner Eighth
and d streets northwest, second floor. Mr..
Lehman comes from the Far West, being a
native OF Los Angeles, Cal. He came to
this city in 1883, before which time he was
| engaged with the Pullman Palace Car Com
| paDy Of Illinois. Mr.. Lehman's thorough
knowledge of the business, his fifteen years
| experience before leaving California, the
large number OF skilled artisans employed
and all necessary facilities enables him to
execute the most artistic designs Of sign
and ornamental work In the most attractive
styles. His striking originality in his new
designs and the manner Of his lettering all
show the true artist.
| welcker's.
There Is nothing which adds so much to
the prestige OF a city In the estimation OF
Strangers as ilrst-class hotel accommOda-
tions, whether conducted on the American
or European style. This city can be con-
graduated upon the existence in its midst
of a number Of magnificent hotels. 'FRONT.'
nent among those conducted on the Euro
pean plan Is the Welcker, located on FIJI
teenth street northwest, whose present pro-
prietor Is Tn. Felter, having succeeded Mr..
Welcker in 1875, after his death, and under
whose iudiclous management It has grown
to its present proportions. Since Mr.
Felter's occupancy there has been added to
the original hotel a six-story brick, max
ing the whole building SOXl25 feet In IL
mensions, with oil the modern Improve.
ments for heating, lighting, ventilating, etc,
The old building is now being remodeled tD
correspond to the new addition, which Will
add light, new suites OF rooms, as well as,
on the first floor, large and handsomely
fitted up rooms for balls evening parties,
suppefs, etc. The large and well stocked
bar is on the first floor, where can be found
choice foreign and domestic wines and
liquors, cigars and tobacco. Rooms fur
nished en- suite. Mr.. Feltor Ia a native OF
was engaged with the celebrated Delmonico
OF New York for several years. Long eX-
peiienee and Judgment aud alfable man
neTs account for the success he now enjoys.
william IL. Morrison.
The old representative business house at
475 Pennsylvania avenue has u national rep
utation, numbering among It's patrons many
distinguished men from most every state in
the Union. 1hls house was founded Ia 1881
| by Mir Wm NJ Morrison, the father OF the
| present proprietor, aud well has the sou
sustained hereputution given IL by worthy
Fire. This establishment has q branch Of
fee on New York avenue, near The corner OF
Fifteenth street, aud Is deing large whole
sale aud retail business in all kinds Of books
and stationery. They are also publishers OF
law books, In addition TO u large jDb prlating
business, making a speciality VI visiting aud
wedding cards, engraving &c The estab
lishment Is a credit to Washington and has
reputation for the finest work that
can he produced.
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